Undergrad Admissions Evaluator — Holistic Review

American University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking 10 Application Evaluators for a part-time, temporary period (mid-Oct to mid-Dec) in Washington, DC. Each evaluator will thoroughly review undergraduate applications, including Common App materials, essays, resumes, and recommendations, and provide actionable decisions following holistic review practices.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Experience with undergraduate admissions processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic reviews of first-year undergraduate applications.
• Evaluate transcripts, test scores (where applicable), and supporting documents.
• Identify files needing committee review or additional documentation.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and equity in the evaluation process.

Skills

Holistic review

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Judgment & decision making

Thinking broadly

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

ImageNow

Job description

American University is seeking 10 Application Evaluators for a part-time, temporary period (mid-Oct to mid-Dec) in Washington, DC. Each evaluator will thoroughly review undergraduate applications, including Common App materials, essays, resumes, and recommendations, and provide actionable decisions following holistic review practices.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and reliability.